more throttle cable troubles
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more throttle cable troubles
so the problem is that the throttle cable gets stuck and the motor is kept at a high rpm.
the guy at Kragen's auto said that WD40 would work, but it didn't.
when i start the scooter it is at an idle, but when i open the throttle(even just a little) it stays open.
the only thing that closes the throttle is by pulling the cable away from the carb. and it only works when i pull it at the connection(cirlced).
again, i am a super noob so bear with me...i just want to get back on the the bike.
the guy at Kragen's auto said that WD40 would work, but it didn't.
when i start the scooter it is at an idle, but when i open the throttle(even just a little) it stays open.
the only thing that closes the throttle is by pulling the cable away from the carb. and it only works when i pull it at the connection(cirlced).
again, i am a super noob so bear with me...i just want to get back on the the bike.
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yeah, I agree..if the cable is bent and not straight and such it would be best to just get a new cable. As for sludge I don't see why you couldn't get something to clean it out..I've seen some wicked engine degreesers eat though really thick crap in lawnmowers and rototillers so I don't see why you couldn't get a little sludge out of a throttle cable.hondaman wrote:You could try a product called cable lube. Maybe the best would just be to get a new throttle cable.
If worst comes to worst just get a new cable..shouldn't cost too much
when your following the cable be sure that its not rubbing up against any of the wiring harness, or accidently "clipped" in with any of the wires, there are several metal tabs that bend back and into a loop to hold the wires away from heat sources and such. make sure your throttle cable is not mixed in with one of those clips.
the cable should be free from touching any of that stuff.
the cable should be free from touching any of that stuff.
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